Grandma Snyder’s Oatmeal Cake
Description
This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is topped with a broiled coconut and walnut topping that makes every bite sweet, nutty, and delicious.
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 1/4 cups boiling water
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup evaporated milk
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1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes.
2
Beat 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until combined; add to butter mixture and mix until just blended. Stir softened oats and 1 teaspoon vanilla into batter until evenly combined.
4
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the broiler.
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To make the topping: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, coconut, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl and stir until blended.
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Pour topping over hot cake, spreading evenly.
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Broil cake under preheated broiler (about 6 inches from the heat source) until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey texture or let cool.